Ex-SEC officials to speak at hearing on ‘politicized approach’ to crypto
US House lawmakers will hear from a former SEC commissioner and crypto industry leaders at their “Dazed and Confused” digital assets hearing on Sept. 18. Go to Source
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BitGo launches regulated custody platform for native protocol tokens
The US custodian’s crypto-native clients include Worldcoin, ZetaChain, and LayerZero. Go to Source
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past. Go to Source
SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing
The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations. Go to Source
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal. Go to Source
AI execs visit White House to discuss energy infrastructure
According to a Goldman Sachs report, the demand for electrical power in the United States will grow approximately 2.4% by 2030. Go to Source
Grayscale to launch US XRP trust, paving way for potential ETF
Grayscale XRP Trust could potentially pave the way for an XRP ETF, subject to approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Go to Source
Digital Chamber calls for Congress to address SEC actions against NFTs
The CEO of OpenSea reported receiving a Wells notice from the SEC in August, suggesting that the commission could be taking a new regulatory approach to NFTs. Go to Source
Ethereum Name Service integrated with PayPal, Venmo for crypto transfers
The integration allows Venmo and PayPal users to transfer cryptocurrency using simple ENS names, replacing long wallet addresses. Go to Source
Wealth advisers adopting BTC ETFs faster than any in history: Bitwise CIO
The CIO rebutted a more bearish take by investment researcher Jim Bianco, who noted that 85% of Bitcoin ETF uptake “is NOT from tradfi institutions.” Go to Source